Founded in 1979, Brekina started production of
their detailed 1/87 oldtimer models in 1980. According to Brekina, the 'Brekina'
name comes from BREisgau (place where the company is seated), KInzigtal (place
where the models were made) and NAturgetreu (accurate), but it can hardly be
coincidental that the companyname can als be made from the first letters of the
founders names, BReitenbach, KIessling and NAnn. Their first model, the Opel P4
was released in the summer of 1980. In the following years the companies focus
shifted to offering models of prototypes from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Opel P4

Wanderer Convertible

Brekina is one of the major manufacturers of 87th
scale models and instead of listing all models ever made, we will focus on the
models that are a little different (For instance special
editions). A complete
summary of all models Brekina released over the years can be found in the
Brekina 'Auto-Heft' which is published every year and contains, among other
things, a full listing of the models made as specials editions in the previous
year and the standard catalogue for the next year. The 'Auto-Heft' is available
from hobbyshops or can be ordered from Brekina directly.

Ford 17M Kombi

Ford 17M

Mercedes 190

Ford 17M

Mercedes 240D

Peugeot 404

Catalogue scans:

1981
Flyer
A4

1982
Flyer
A4

1983
Catalogue
A4

1984
Catalogue
A4

1985
Flyer
A4

1992
Flyer
A4

1996
Flyer
A4

Volvo Amazon in rally/race
versions

Opel Rekord P2 Coupe

Porsche 917K - David Piper set

Mercedes L325

Just like many other manufacturers, Brekina doesn't have subsidiaries in all countries they sell their models in. American collectors for instance may have
found the early Brekina models sold under the 'Stevens International' label.
Pictured here is a Stevens International counterdisplay.